About Us

Award Finalists

Qualita Business Accounting is proud to have been named a finalist in the
Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 2020 awards, in the following categories:

QBA was also named a finalist for Accounting Services in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2020.

  • Australian Small Business Champion

In 2019, QBA was named Accountants Daily 30 Under 30 Awards Finalist in the Accountant (Boutique Firm ) category.

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Who We Are

QBA is based in Liverpool, Sydney. It was founded by Najmudheen Rahman and Sheeja Sugatha Kumar and who have built the firm’s reputation on providing exceptional standards of customer care. QBA launched in July 2017, with a vision to serve society, create employment, provide internship for the graduates, and engage with charities.

Our mission is to create long lasting partnerships with small and medium-sized business clients, SMSF trustees, Government departments, charities, not-for-profit CEOs and people requiring tax advisor, payroll outsourcing, and outsourced accounting services. We are committed to providing them with the most optimal solutions possible and helping them build their dream by minimising the amount of tax they pay, and providing best practice strategies so they can achieve their goals. We put our client’s success before our own and firmly believe that ‘your success is our focus’.

Our People

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Najmudheen Rahman

Managing Partner & Founder

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Najmudheen Rahman, AIPA, NTAAF

Managing Partner & Founder

Najmudheen is an accountant with over 10 years’ experience in finance, sales & marketing. Before launching QBA, he was Sales and Marketing Supervisor at M.H. Group of Companies in Dubai for nine years.

He received a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting from William Carey University in India & is a member of the Institute of Public Accountants, and a Fellow of the National Tax and Accountants’ Association in Australia. He is also an individual registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB).

Naj advocates a comprehensive approach to business growth that includes ensuring the firm’s growth (in terms of turnover, client relationships, strategic partnerships, marketing & staff management) is aligned to a solid financial plan.

Naj’s management skills & commitment to enhance the company’s culture & expand the firm’s business have helped to establish QBA as one of the leading business accounting practices in the region.

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
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Sheeja Sugatha Kumar

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

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Sheeja Sugatha Kumar, MIPA, CPA, FTMA

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Sheeja is a seasoned finance professional with an outstanding track record of managing small to medium-sized businesses. She has a wealth of knowledge in public practice including tax planning and compliance, forensic accounting, administering self-managed super funds, strategic business growth and all aspects of payroll outsourcing.

Before launching QBA,Sheeja spent much of her career in senior accounting and finance roles that relied on her astute knowledge of financial strategy, forecasting and reporting to achieve growth.

Sheeja is an accounting member of IPA (Institute of Public Accountants), has received an Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. She also has a Master of Commerce in Forensic Accounting and Commerce from the University of Western Sydney and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in India.

Sheeja is an individual registered tax agent with the Tax Practitioners Board. In 2020, she became a Justice of The Peace (NSW).

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
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Ellie Huynh

Senior Accountant

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Ellie Huynh

Senior Accountant

Ellie is a general and tax accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce in Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Master of Global Project Management from Torrens University in Australia.

Before working at Qualita Business Accounting, she was Assistant Finance and Management Accountant at Snakk Media. Ellie’s background includes working in finance for luxury brands, such as Dior, Louis Vuitton and LVMH Perfumes & Cosmetics.

She is a member of CPA Australia and Vice President Educational and Treasurer of Toastmasters at Torrens University. She is also a member of Mentors@Macquarie and a University Ambassador for Torrens University.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Vietnamese
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Lisa Huynh

Assistant Accountant

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Lisa Huynh

Assistant Accountant

Lisa Huynh is studying for a Diploma of Accounting with TAFE Digital after completing her Certificate IV of Accounting and Bookkeeping with Southwest Sydney TAFE in 2018.

Lisa has experience as a Tax Consultant and has assisted in the preparation of individual and business tax returns using XERO tax via virtual meetings for many valued clients. She holds an Advanced Certificate in MYOB with The Career Academy and also has obtained a Certificate of Achievement for completing the Income Tax Return & Business Activity Statement (BAS) Preparation Skills Workshop.

This is how Lisa describes her passion for accounting: “I believe that the accounting profession is more than just managing and processing numbers, but to aid different individuals and businesses to reach their financial goals and provide them with satisfaction.”

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Thuy Linh Luong (Livie)

Graduate Accountant

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Thuy Linh Luong (Livie)

Graduate Accountant

Livie Luong is a recent graduate of Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Accounting and Finance.

Livie is excited to be utilising her skills and knowledge working with the QBA team.

Moreover, her internships experience has afforded her a well-rounded skill set including developing problem-solving skills as well as a flair for problem management. These previous roles have strengthened her intellectual capabilities, self-drive and willingness to learn.

In addition to her experience and personal qualities, she is passionate about accounting and values the success of all clients.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Vietnamese
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John Kenneth (Ken)

Accountant

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John Kenneth (Ken)

Accountant

Ken is a general and tax accountant with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master in Business Administration.

Have a solid background in using various accounting cloud software such as Xero, MYOB, QBO, Xero tax and many more. His expertise is to assist the small business owners with their end to end payroll processing, tax returns & financials, superannuation and general tax consultancy.

Ken loves learning new processes that can help his clients with their business profitability and overall financial success.

Hobbies: Ken is an ardent volleyball player and enjoys spending time with his friends and family during his free time.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Tagalog
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Paul Arnie (Arnie)

Assistant Accountant

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Paul Arnie (Arnie)

Assistant Accountant

Arnie has a Bachelor’s in accounting and has been providing bookkeeping and accounting services to many small to medium sized businesses.

Arnie’s work experience includes working for many international companies including PWC. He is very passionate about assisting his clients achieve their business success goals and watching them grow.

At QBA, Arnie assists in preparing the Business Activity Statements, End to end payroll, Bookkeeping, End of year accounts (Tax Returns & Financials).

Hobbies: Arnie is a melophile and loves his musical instruments and enjoy playing Guitar, Drums.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Tagalog

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Contacts

Address

Level 1, Suite 2/43-45 Memorial Ave, Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia